Italian Switches

wiseguy · Post by **wiseguy** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:23 am

Knife7knut , will you entertain us with some pictures please

Bonfire bob · Post by **Bonfire bob** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:03 pm

Stunning collection's folks; especially that box of beauty's from :knife7knut!!!
That is trully an award winning box! Through the years, I've gather a few but I know I had a dozen or so old Colonials and they seemed to have disapeared!! Here's some German, Italian, and good old American made Enjoy!!
Bob Paolantonio, Colonial knife Co...
I just sold a whole box of SB parts to my pal Joe Keating...

IMBand · Post by **IMBand** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:24 pm

Here are my Muskrat Man modded Italian Switches.
Ivory and Horn.

IM

shugy · Post by **shugy** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 5:28 pm

I know I've submitted before but am still having trouble locating maker and timeline and history of this switch. Believe it is from Frosolone area but no markings? Any help out there people? you all are showing some great stuff

UN-X-LD · Post by **UN-X-LD** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:39 pm

Cool autos.

Bonfire bob · Post by **Bonfire bob** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:32 pm

Welcome IMBand and Shugy!
I am very new to the site and it seems my help has been needed for quite some time.
I am a third generation cutler, and a direct decendant of the Paolantonio family. We started and incorporated "Colonial Knife Company" in 1926, but there is a treasure trove of family information I have compiled, and it just so happens to begin in Frozolone Italy generations ago! My name is Robert A. Paolantonio, and my grandfather Frederick was the first to arrive here from Frozolone, Italy in 1903. If either of you have any interest in Colonial Knife Co. and it's history, I have a book called "My Family Business" that has just been out for a short while. I don't want to turn this into a comercial, but I think if this sounds interesting, especially to Shugy, you know how to find me: [email protected]

myblog is : [email protected]..
Now, back at the ranch, IMBand bro, those are two of the most beautiful Stiletto type toys from Italy I've seen in a long time...If they are production knives, but something tells me they are customs, and very valuable..yes??? Very pretty, either way...
Shugy, I think I have very valuablr infor for you pertaining to Frosolone and any knives that were made there before the turn of the century! Contact me if you like and maybe we can share some info.
And by the way, that pretty little bone push-button of yours is probably very valueable, and with more detailed pics, I would give you my honest opinion...
Cheers my friends; just a real bunch of nice guys here at the site!!!
Bobby Paolantonio, Colonial Knife Co. R.A.P. Cutler, and Heritage Cutler's....

Bill DeShivs · Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:58 pm

IM's autos are customized versions of the Leverletto. I designed the Leverletto for AKC in Maniago.

johnnierotten · Post by **johnnierotten** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:04 pm

Those are beauty's.

Bonfire bob · Post by **Bonfire bob** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:12 pm

Hello IMBand, very pretty pieces. These look custom made to me! Not just some run of the mill Italian Knives! Don't get me wrong, having my ancestors come from Frozolone Italy, I realize that half the country makes knives but these are beautiful! File work is oustanding! Are they customs and if you don't mind me asking what did you pay for them??
I would be very interested in owning one!!
Bobby Paolantonio, Colonial Knife Co..

wiseguy · Post by **wiseguy** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:20 pm

I`ts great to see that a family passion and tradition is being kept alive Mr. Paolantonio...... this ones for you !! its one of my favorite automatics from The Colonial Knife Co.,,,,, even though this is the ITALIAN thread

Bonfire bob · Post by **Bonfire bob** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:44 pm

WOW!! What a treat!! I haven't see one of these in 25 years! Very rare, especially in what looks like prestine condition!!
I honestly don't know how or what to value this at!! You don't see too many of these laying on tables at knife shows!! Do you know what it's worth?? Is the front damaged?
I woundering why you don't display the button side of it??? I would like to hear back from you sir... Bobby P..

wazu013 · Post by **wazu013** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:50 pm

Here's a AKC 13" Horn an AB stag/Damascas Bird and an stag EDGCO from the 80's. I'm not sure the EDGCO is Italian but what the heck

wazu013 · Post by **wazu013** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:53 pm

I almost forgot this Eig Cutlery from the 50's
wazu013

johnnierotten · Post by **johnnierotten** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:08 pm

Knice knives Fellas.

Wazu....you sure are coming up with some nice ones.

Bonfire bob · Post by **Bonfire bob** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 12:09 am

Man!! I completely agree, nice toys!! I love seeing those old timer's man...
Funny thing is what some folks don't understand.....
Some of old style button's are very dull; if sharpened at all!! Do we know why???
These knives were originally made for one reason only! These were design NOT to cut, but to STAB!! Let the truth be told!! Makes sence, doesn't it..they would take them out, open it rather quickly, stab, and closed and put away in a heartbeat!! That's what my grandpa Fred told me anyway...

Bobby P...CkCo...

wiseguy · Post by **wiseguy** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 1:19 am

Nice stuff folks

Wazu , that EIG is lookin mighty knice !! what else are ya holding out on

Hey Bonfire Bob .......look in " the new swithblade forum " or American Switchblades forum ? there`s a few pics in there of mine and others Colonials ..... that way i dont De-rail this topic

I`m glad you like my "Jumbo Jack" its in very good condition . J

Bonfire bob · Post by **Bonfire bob** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 6:10 pm

Very good J, I never heard of the EIG Company myself but like I said there were tons of Italian knife makers in the past and present for that matter; all preety good stuff!
I will check out that American SB Forum, thank you sir..
Bobby P.

wazu013 · Post by **wazu013** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 6:50 pm

Bonfire bob wrote:Very good J, I never heard of the EIG Company myself but like I said there were tons of Italian knife makers in the past and present for that matter; all preety good stuff!
I will check out that American SB Forum, thank you sir..
Bobby P.

Saul Eig was an importer from Miami around the late 40's on. He specialized in knives from Italy and Germany and guns (saturday nite specials) from Japan. I'm sure he did more but some of the other members may know more. His switchblades were pretty nice. His business reguarding swithblades died off after the ban on them in the U.S. Google him for some interesting stuff.

wazu013 · Post by **wazu013** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:40 pm

johnnierotten wrote:Knice knives Fellas.
Wazu....you sure are coming up with some nice ones.

Thanks johnie

You seem to have a bunch of Italy's finest in your pile as well

wazu013

wazu013 · Post by **wazu013** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:45 pm

wiseguy wrote:Nice stuff folks Wazu , that EIG is lookin mighty knice !! what else are ya holding out on . J

wiseguy,
I'm afraid that's all the Italians I have. The rest of my autos are from the U.S. and Germany not to mention the Asian beauties I have been unable to walk by at the flea market

wazu013 · Post by **wazu013** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:50 pm

Do you Guys remember the EDGCO catalogs from the 80's? They used to sell all their autos in kit form because of the ban back then. I only have 2 left, the stag pictured above and this blue beauty from Taiwan. If you look close you can see the screw holding the swing bolster together and I had to press the pin just below the button lock. Believe it or not they are a pretty solid knives.

wiseguy · Post by **wiseguy** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:28 am

those were cool kit knives

i think Frank B had some that were like that [ i may be mistaken ] ......you had to put the spring in it and set the pin

Bonfire bob · Post by **Bonfire bob** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:49 am

I had one too! God only know's where it is!!
Bobby..

wazu013 · Post by **wazu013** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:05 pm

wiseguy wrote:those were cool kit knives i think Frank B had some that were like that [ i may be mistaken ] ......you had to put the spring in it and set the pin

The bottom pin that I had to press in holds the spring in place.

Bonfire bob · Post by **Bonfire bob** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:34 am

YES!! Mine was very similar!! Wish I could find mine....

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